The average train between Cheltenham and Harrogate takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham to Harrogate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Harrogate. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Harrogate at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Harrogate station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Cheltenham to Harrogate train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Harrogate train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Cheltenham to Harrogate train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cheltenham and Harrogate is 235.3 km. The road distance is 282 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m.